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Exceptional autograph letter signed, one page, 8 x 10 inch - affixed with a close-up on a slightly larger sheet, `Hotel Atlanta - Bruxelles` stationery, Brussels, Boyd Orr congratulates the Belgian Government "for promoting this Conference of the Summit which justifies the claim of Brussels to be the main intellectual and cultural centre in Europe", written (with numerous corrections) and signed in blue ink "John Boyd Orr", with mild creasing, and signs of wear to the corners - in fine condition. Very rare!
In parts:
"The Belgian Government is to be congratulated for promoting this Conference of the Summit which justifies the claim of Brussels to be the main intellectual and cultural centre in Europe.
It would be wise if such a conference was made a biannual event in this city.
The meeting in which leaders of thought from different countries addressed an audience of 1000 people on the summit of knowledge and culture man has reached and showed that in a new era of peace in which the high level of knowledge and culture could be applied to all mankind is an event of international importance.
I suggest that the brilliant vision of a [illegible] future might be made available to the ordinary citizens of all countries. [...]"
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(1880-1971) Scottish teacher, medical doctor, biologist, nutritional physiologist, politician, businessman and farmer who was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his scientific research into nutrition and his work as the first Director-General of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).
Year of Birth: 1880
John Boyd Orr, also known as Lord Boyd-Orr, was a Scottish physician and biologist who made significant contributions to the fields of nutrition and public health. Born on September 23, 1880, in Kilmaurs, Scotland, Orr was the middle child of seven siblings. His upbringing in a working-class family instilled in him a passion for social justice and improving the lives of the less fortunate.
After studying medicine at the University of Glasgow, Orr served in the Royal Army Medical Corps during World War I. It was during this time that he became interested in the link between malnutrition and disease, a topic that would shape his future work. In 1949, he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his research on the devastating effects of hunger and malnutrition on global security and peace.
Orr's tireless advocacy for improved nutrition led him to establish the National Institute of Nutrition in India and serve as the first Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. He also played a key role in shaping post-war food policy in the United Kingdom, helping to implement the National Health Service and school meal programs.
Throughout his career, Orr remained committed to the idea that access to nutritious food is a basic human right. His work continues to inspire researchers, policymakers, and activists in the fight against hunger and poverty around the world.
In recognition of his pioneering efforts in the field of nutrition and public health, John Boyd Orr was made a life peer in 1949, taking the title of Lord Boyd-Orr of Brechin Mearns. He passed away on June 25, 1971, leaving behind a legacy of compassion, intelligence, and a lasting impact on global health and well-being.
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